Our Mission

CancerCare provides free, professional support services to individuals, families, caregivers, and the bereaved to help them better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge.

How to Get Help

To speak directly with a CancerCare social worker, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673). Or visit www.cancercare.org.

Who We Are

Founded in 1944, CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that helps more than 100,000 individuals and families in all 50 states each year, and receives more than one million visits to our websites. Find more detailed information about CancerCare programs, operations, and finances in our annual reports and financial statements on our website.

Connect With Us

Our Free Services

• Counseling

  Our staff of professional oncology social workers help you and your loved ones manage the emotional and practical challenges of cancer.

• Support Groups

  Led by professional oncology social workers, our support groups allow you to connect with others in similar situations to share information and experiences.

• Connect^® Education Workshops

  Listen in live by telephone or online to these one-hour workshops as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues. You can also listen to recordings of past workshops on our website or over the telephone.

• Publications

  Written by experts, our easy-to-read booklets and fact sheets provide reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of cancer-related topics.

• Financial Assistance

  Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance is available to eligible individuals for treatment-related costs such as transportation, childcare, and insurance co-payments.

• Community Programs

  We offer a variety of in-person workshops, therapeutic activities, and special events throughout the year.